Wow this thread seems like just the right place, but it doesn't seem to have been very active lately. That's a real shame - I'm always on the prowl for new discoveries.

Canamarth, have you sold your soul to Spotify yet? I did last year, it sure makes life easier (especially with a quality pair of headphones; my ancient computer don't really have speakers to speak of, but with a headset music sounds loads better)

Dir En Grey was completely new to me, had to check it out just to see what it's about. Quite interesting - judging by the two songs I've listened so far.

and Amon Amarth, I'd love to see them live! Guardians of Asgaard is my favourite [ <-- I wish I knew how to make that moshing emoticon, but eh...]

Oh yeah, that's the problem with spotify - we have these blockings on our work computers, so that you can't download any new programs yourself. SO i'm only able to use spotify at home, which is a shame cause my job is such that i can easily listen to music while working. (well it's a good thing there's still youtube and "full album"-videos, as well as web radios )

And oh-oh, i just found out that Alcest is performing live in my hometown (in January, but still )!! hmm, i guess it's not strictly metal, though, more like post-metal and shoegaze, so maybe i shouldn't post these happy news of mine here

How have I not seen this topic before?Since I just plugged in some Alcest, I have to say they were my major revelation last year. Absolutely amazing; alongside Agalloch one of those bands I am obliged to listen to more. Any Insomnium/DT fans? Last.fm-er ringbearers?

Oh wow. That brings me back four years and in time I also had a revelation of Disturbed and Dave's vocals. One of my faves is definitely http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLgPNilXHM4, a song that has helped me out in many different occasions.